Duterte and Cayetano vow to fight chaos, restore order and promote real change

Presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte and his running mate Senate Majority leader Alan Peter Cayetano stressed that only by being firm and strong in fixing the country’s broken system can peace and stability be realized.

At the first presidential forum leading to the 2016 election, the tandem also said that cracking down on crime and corruption will lead to more investments and jobs and bring the country real change and progress.

They tandem said the only way to fix the system is to remove chaos swiftly and decisively.

“This is the reason why I am angry. This is the reason behind my constant cursing. Behind my curses is the tragedy and suffering of the Filipino people,” Duterte said.

For his part, Cayetano asserted that it is the tandem’s duty to fight for those who cannot stand up on their own and are struggling everyday. He said he and Duterte have the experience and principles necessary to fight injustices committed by those benefiting from the country’s chaotic system.

The senator highlighted the need to end corruption in the country’s police force through harsh penalties for the corrupt and increasing salaries for police officers, removing excuses for corruption and helping to attract the best and brightest to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Cayetano also underscored the need for the country to transition to federalism to democratically decentralize governance and resources. He specifically mentioned the need to spread development to the regions by providing P 1 billion to every region for the next ten years to fund micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

In addition, the vice presidential aspirant also said that he and Duterte will phase out contractualization and exempt workers with salaries P 20,000 and below from paying personal income taxes.